After reading the information on these two sites, I plan on eating more oranges.
Info
from The World's Healthiest Foods
Nutrition
- 1 medium fresh orange
Calories - 62
GI - low
Calories - 62
GI - low
Vitamin
C - 92.9%
Fiber - 12.5%
Folate - 9.8%
Vitamin B1 - 9.1%
Fiber - 12.5%
Folate - 9.8%
Vitamin B1 - 9.1%
Potassium
- 6.7%
Copper - 6.6%
Pantothenic Acid - 6.6%
Calcium - 5.2%
Copper - 6.6%
Pantothenic Acid - 6.6%
Calcium - 5.2%
Health
Benefits:
Vitamin C - is the primary water-soluble antioxidant in the body, disarming free radicals and preventing damage in the aqueous environment both inside and outside cells. Free radical damage to cellular structures and other molecules can result in painful inflammation, as the body tries to clear out the damaged parts. Vitamin C is also associated with a reduced risk of colon cancer.
Vitamin C - is the primary water-soluble antioxidant in the body, disarming free radicals and preventing damage in the aqueous environment both inside and outside cells. Free radical damage to cellular structures and other molecules can result in painful inflammation, as the body tries to clear out the damaged parts. Vitamin C is also associated with a reduced risk of colon cancer.
According
to a report released in 2003 by Australian research, a diet high in citrus
fruit provides a statistically significant protective effect against some types
of cancer. Citrus appears to offer the
most significant protection against esophageal, orophayngeal/laryngeal (mouth,
larynex and pharynx), and stomach cancers.
Studies showed risk reductions of 40-50%. The World Health Organization's report
concluded that a diet that featured citrus fruit offers protection against
cardiovascular disease. The CSIRO Report
includes evidence of positive effects associated with citrus consumption in
studies for arthritis, asthma, Alzheimer's disease and cognitive impairment,
Parkinson's disease, macular degenerative, diabetes, gallstones, multiple
sclerosis, cholera, gingivitis, optimal lung function, cataracts, ulcerative
colitis and Crohn's disease.
Other
Info on this site include:
Possible Cholesterol-Lowering Benefits
Compounds in Orange Peel May Lower Cholesterol as Effectively as Statin Drugs
Good Source of Fiber
Prevent Kidney Stones
Possible Cholesterol-Lowering Benefits
Compounds in Orange Peel May Lower Cholesterol as Effectively as Statin Drugs
Good Source of Fiber
Prevent Kidney Stones
Help
Prevent Ulcers and Reduce Risk of Stomach Cancer
Protect
Respiratory Health
Protect
Against Rheumatoid Arthritis
Info
from Sunkist
Why
Citrus?
*
Consuming the necessary vitamins, minerals and other nutrients that enhance
one's total wellness through natural foods assures an optimal balance of
nutrients, rather than running the risk of excess through the use of
supplements.
* Increased levels of stress suppress the
body's immune function, and during these times many people tend to cuddle up
with comfort food. For this reason, it
is especially important to feed stress-related cravings with healthy foods that
help build the immune system.
* The good news: a healthy lifestyle - including diet - works
well as preventative care for both men and women. And the AHA urges prevention through choosing
a diet with plenty of vegetables and fruits like oranges, that contain
heart-healthy nutrients such as Vitamin C, folate, pectin, potassium and
phytochemicals.
* Studies show that eating 8 - 10 servings of
fruits and vegetables lowers blood pressure readings comparable to that seen
with the use of high-blood pressure medication.
* Studies show that people who eat fruit such
as oranges, lemons, tangerines, and other whole foods tend to eat less at
subsequent meals, compared to people who eat "lighter, more calorie-dense
foods" such as chips, snack
crackers, dessert or candy.
* Following a balanced diet that includes
fruit, along with regular exercise will help bring weight down without
jeopardizing your health.
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